Weather pattern forecast for the next 24-48 hours, continental cold high pressure intensifies down to the North; Ho Chi Minh City is located on the southwest edge of this system. The Northeast wind field operates with moderate intensity over the sea area in the Southeast region. Above, the subtropical high pressure with its axis through the Central region remains stable.
Weather pattern forecast for the next 3-10 days, the continental cold high pressure will continue to strengthen and spread deep down to the south, then operate stably and then gradually weaken; around February 7, it is likely to be strongly strengthened again.
Northeast winds maintain average intensity over the sea area in the Southeast region; especially in the periods 1-4.2 and from 8.2 onwards, there is a tendency to be stronger. Above, subtropical high pressure has its axis through the North Central region operating strongly; from about 6.2 it gradually weakens and lowers its axis southward through the Central Central region.
The weather in the South is generally dry, humidity decreases, and the risk of fire and explosion is high. Some days are cold at night and early morning, sunny during the day, which can affect health.
Water levels at most stations on the Saigon River changed slowly in the first 2 days, then increased rapidly. The highest tide peak this time is expected to appear on February 3-5 (ie December 16-18 of the lunar calendar).
Phu An station (Saigon River) and Nha Be (Dong Dien canal) water levels are close to alarm level III; peak tide occurs around 4-6 am and 5-7 pm.
Thu Dau Mot station water level is 0.08-0.12 m higher than alarm level III; peak tide occurs around 5-7 am and 18-20 am.
It is necessary to be wary of strong Northeast winds combined with high tides that can cause flooding in low-lying areas and riverside areas, affecting traffic and socio-economic activities in Ho Chi Minh City.
